"At a mile distant their thousand hooves were stuttering thunder, coming at a rate that frightened a man - they were an awe inspiring sight, galloping through the red haze - knee to knee and horse to horse - the dying sun glinting on bayonet points..." Trooper Ion Idriess

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The HMAT A55 Kyarra weighed 6,953 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the AUSN Co Ltd, London, and manned by Australia officers and crew. The Kyarra was leased by the Commonwealth until 4 January 1918. The Kyarra was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel, 26 May 1918.

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

3272 Private William Frank ALLEN, a 25 year old Stockman from Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3271 Private George ANDERSON, a 23 year old Groom from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 April 1919.

3273 Private Harry ARCHER, a 22 year old Horse breaker from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 27 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3277 Private David Ray BIGG, an 18 year old Farmhand from Narrandera, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

3350 Private Ernest BIRD, a 24 year old Miner from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 April 1918.

3326 Private George Henry BLAKE, a 38 year old Labourer from Moore Park, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

3330 Private Albert William BOYD, a 26 year old Labourer from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 December 1918.

3330 Private Albert William BOYD aka James Henry O'NEIL, a 26 year old Labourer from Lithgow, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

3279 Private Alfred Edward BRADLEY, a 27 year old Station hand from Woolloomooloo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

3278 Private James Owen BRAY, a 21 year old Driver from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 December 1918.

3274 Private Gary Hudson BROME, a 24 year old Teacher from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 June 1917; and subsequently was Discharged in Egypt, 22 June 1919.

3360 Private Charles BROWN, a 21 year old Labourer from North Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

R454 Private William CAMERON, a 21 year old Iron Machinist from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 May 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3281 Private Ambrose CETTA, a 28 year old Labourer from Chatsworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 October 1918.

3280 Private Joseph Arthur CHAPPELOW, an 18 year old Dealer from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3336 Private John Henry Thomas COMBER, a 25 year old Clerk from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3282 Private Frank CRAIG, a 19 year old Labourer from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3284 Private Lawrence DeLOOKERY, a 39 year old Miner from Woonona, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

3283 Acting Corporal Avenal DONALDSON, a 28 year old Farmer from Barmedman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3325 Private Walter DOUGLAS, a 21 year old Miner from Branxton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3286 Private Hercules EDMUNDS, a 19 year old Bushman from Bundarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

3285 Private Ernest EDWARDS, a 33 year old Cook from Armidale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 February 1917; failed to embark and subsequently was Discharged in Australia, 1 August 1918.

3287 Private Edward FALLON, a 40 year old Engine driver from Grenfell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 February 1917; failed to embark and subsequently was Discharged in Australia, 1 July 1920.

3345 Private James Monaghan GARRETT, an 18 year old Drover from Tingha Crossing, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3342 Private Cecil Christopher GROSVENOR, an 18 year old Labourer from Glebe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 May 1917; but failed to re-embark at Fremantle and subsequently Deserted, 19 September 1917.

3353 Private Victor Frank HAWKES, a 19 year old Steam hammer driver from Ryde, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia as a stowaway, 2 January 1919.

3334 Private William HIBBERD, a 32 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 25 September 1919.

3288 Private Thomas HILL, a 21 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3352 Private William George HOLLAND, an 18 year old Fitter from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

3329 Private Charles HORSNELL, a 24 year old Labourer from Glenferrie, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3290 Acting Corporal Alan ICKERINGILL, a 21 year old Farmhand from Neutral Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3333 Private William JOHNSON, a 19 year old Farmhand from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3292 Private Daniel JORDAN, a 24 year old Driver from Forest Lodge, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3347 Private Thomas KEEN, a 39 year old Labourer from Kildary via Beckom, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3354 Private John KENNAIR, an 18 year old Labourer from Lilyfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3295 Private Ormond Julian LAKE, an 18 year old Clerk from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3289 Private George LeCERF, a 29 year old Miner from Tumbarumba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3294 Private James Edward LINNEGAR, a 21 year old Horse driver from South Wynnum, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 July 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3338 Private Roy Edward MARTIN, an 18 year old Shop hand from Eltham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

3331 Private Stanley Francis McCANN, a 29 year old Station bookkeeper from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

3300 Private Edwin John McQUIGGIN, a 21 year old Clerk from Craigmore via Rylstone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3346 Private Francis John McSWEENEY, a 23 year old Tar paver from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1918.

3296 Private Edwin Snr MITTENDORF, a 44 year old Fisherman from Lake Macquarie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.

3299 Private John MOORE, a 26 year old Machinist from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3335 Private John Bevan NARBETT, a 28 year old Butcher from Singleton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3301 Private Ernest Aubrey NEVILLE, a 23 year old Warehouseman from Exeter near Moss Vale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 May 1919.

3348 Private Percy Ernest O'CONNOR, a 21 year old Labourer from Kybean via Nimmitabel, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3302 Private Thomas Joseph O'ROURKE, a 25 year old Grocer from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3303 Private Ralph Leo ORTH, a 21 year old Coach painter from Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3310 Private Pasquale PALAGINO, a 26 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3305 Private Sidney Charles Wentworth PEACOCK, a 23 year old Rail shunter from Ultimo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 21 April 1919.

3307 Private Alfred Allen PEMBERTON, a 19 year old Stockman from Drummoyne, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3309 Private Robert PETERSEN, a 34 year old Storeman from Pyrmont, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

3308 Private Arthur Sylvester PHILLIPS, a 21 year old Labourer from Cooma, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

3312 Private George Huntley RAE, a 39 year old Clerk in Holy Orders from East Orange, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 August 1919.

3311 Private Arthur Henry RAFTON, a 21 year old Labourer from Pyrmont, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

3313 Private William Henry RICHARDS, a 34 year old Dairyman from Canterbury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 December 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3341 Private William RICKARDS, a 22 year old Steelmaker from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1917.

3332 Private Arthur Henry ROZYNSKI, a 20 year old Farm hand from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3351 Private Marcus Beresford SCOTT, a 38 year old Fettler from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 January 1919.

3327 Private Bert William SMITH, a 42 year old Boilermaker from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3361 Private Arthur ST-CLAIR, a 28 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1917.

3340 Private James SUMMERS, a 24 year old Labourer from Broken Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

2691 Private James THOMPSON, a 34 year old Bushman from Darlinghurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.

3318 Private William Henry THOMPSON, a 31 year old Butcher from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 September 1919.

3321 Private John WADE, a 25 year old Farm hand from Kiama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1917; but failed to re-embark at Melbourne and subsequently Deserted, 8 September 1917.

3320 Private Joseph WARD, a 42 year old Labourer from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3322 Private Edgar WILLIAMS, a 29 year old Labourer from Narrabri, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 January 1917; but failed to re-embark at Melbourne and subsequently Deserted, 6 September 1917.

3323 Private Frederick WILSON, an 18 year old Dealer from Annandale, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3324 Private Raymond WINTER, a 24 year old Carpenter from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3275 Sergeant Harold Hilton WOOLFE, a 27 year old Council employee from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

The HMAT A17 Port Lincoln weighed 7,243 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Commonwealth & Dominion Line Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 26 September 1917.

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

3589 Private Arthur Frederick Allen ANDERSON, an 18 year old Farmhand from Walkaway, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3590 Private George Sidney Barris ARDAGH, an 18 year old Miner from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3626 Private Hugh ASHWORTH, a 39 year old Butcher from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3591 Private John Edward BAMFORD, a 21 year old Labourer from Albany, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 August 1919.

3595 Private Henry Samuel BARFIELD, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Jandakot, Western Australia. He enlisted on 8 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3592 Private Arthur BLISS, a 30 year old Farmer from Katanning, Western Australia. He enlisted on 5 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.

3594 Private Douglas Gilbert BROADLEY, an 18 year old Horse driver from Mt Lawley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3596 Private Denis CANNY, a 33 year old Butcher from Midland, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3597 Private Edward Augustus Owen CAVANAGH, a 21 year old Labourer from Beaufort River, Western Australia. He enlisted on 27 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3598 Private Everard Daniel CREAM, an 18 year old Farmer from Geraldton, Western Australia. He enlisted on 16 March 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

3587 Acting Corporal Thomas Edward DIVER, a 23 year old Farmer from Korrelocking, Western Australia. He enlisted on 10 June 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3601 Private Clarence George DOUST, a 28 year old Grazier from Dandaragan, Western Australia. He enlisted on 9 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3600 Private Thomas Joseph DWYER, a 35 year old Labourer from Boulder City, Western Australia. He enlisted on 26 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3599 Private Thomas William DWYER, a 24 year old Porter from East Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3602 Private Thomas GARNAUT, a 42 year old Sleeper cutter from Hines Hill, Western Australia. He enlisted on 13 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

3603 Private Thomas GREIG, a 44 year old Mechanic from Highgate Hill, Western Australia. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

3604 Private Herbert William HARRISON, a 25 year old Labourer from West Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 22 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3605 Private Rowley Joseph ISAAC, an 18 year old Farmhand from Subiaco, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

3606 Private Alfred JACKSON, a 41 year old Stockrider from South Fremantle, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

3608 Private Haakon Leonard JACOBSEN, a 25 year old Labourer from Quairading, Western Australia. He enlisted on 15 April 1917; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 20 September 1919.

3607 Private John Edward JONES, a 29 year old Farmer from Meckering, Western Australia. He enlisted on 24 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3609 Private Hillary Alfred JOY, a 19 year old Boundary rider from Midland, Western Australia. He enlisted on 3 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 January 1919.

3610 Private Clifford John LAMBE, an 18 year old Storekeeper from Kojonup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3611 Private Lewis MORAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 March 1918.

3612 Private William Henry PERFECT, a 42 year old Farmer from Woodanilling, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

3613 Private George Edward PRENDERGAST, an 18 year old Farmhand from Georgina, Western Australia. He enlisted on 3 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3614 Private Harry PUNSHON, a 36 year old Miner from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 10 April 1917; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 February 1918.

3615 Private Leslie QUINN, an 18 year old Flour packer from Wagin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

3616 Private Ernest Edward ROACH, a 33 year old Labourer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 19 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 July 1919.

3586 Acting Sergeant Harry Arthur ROBINSON, a 21 year old Farmer from Narrogin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 27 June 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 29 March 1918.

3617 Private George Albert SAWYER, an 18 year old Farmhand from Bridgetown, Western Australia. He enlisted on 13 September 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3619 Private Herbert SCOTT, an 18 year old Horse breaker from Geraldton, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

3618 Private Harold SHRIGLEY, a 23 year old Signalman from Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia. He enlisted on 26 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3620 Private Arthur George STOKES, a 26 year old Farmer from Merkanooka, Western Australia. He enlisted on 17 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3588 Acting Corporal Harold James THOMPSON, a 21 year old Farmhand from Wagin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 15 August 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3622 Private Robert WALKER, a 22 year old Labourer from Wickepin, Western Australia. He enlisted on 22 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3625 Private Robert Edward WEBB, a 32 year old Miner from Boulder City, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

3623 Private George Frederick WEEDON, a 27 year old Teamster from Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 November 1918.

3624 Private John WOOSNAM, a 39 year old Miner from Kookynie, Western Australia. He enlisted on 24 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3476 Private Cecil James ACKLAND, a 21 year old Plumber from Lewisham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

3559 Private Sylvester Bayliss ALLEN, a 19 year old Motor mechanic from Wollongong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

3539 Private George BAILLIE, an 18 year old Patternmaker from Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3540 Private Frank Darnell BARKLAY, a 39 year old Station hand from Stanmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 13 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

3543 Private Arthur Edward BROWN, a 23 year old Labourer from North Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 June 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.

3478 Private Cecil Robson BROWNING, a 26 year old Farmer from Uralla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 April 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 11 April 1918.

3555 Private Henry Percival BUTLER, a 22 year old Carpenter from Burrowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

3541 Private Allan Walter CAMPBELL, a 36 year old Wool broker from Greenwich, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

3480 Private Henry Charles Mumford CANT, a 23 year old Labourer from Dingo Creek, Bogan Flats, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

3557 Private Donald CARNEY, a 25 year old Labourer from Abercrombie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

3481 Private Patrick CARR, a 35 year old Labourer from Redfern, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

3479 Private Edgar COLLINS, an 18 year old Station hand from Coogee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

3536 Private Victor George COSTIN, an 18 year old Law clerk from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3485 Private Thomas Henry DASEY, a 22 year old Engine driver from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3487 Private John Tristan DAVIS, a 27 year old Farmer from Windsor, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 June 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 April 1918.

3486 Private Claude Frederick DIND, a 29 year old Station hand from Mosman, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3552 Private Thomas DUCE, a 21 year old Labourer from Coonamble, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3484 Private Allan Ernest DUTTON, a 20 year old Labourer from Leeton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3483 Private Leslie Reginald DUTTON, an 18 year old Labourer from Leeton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3482 Private Walter Reuben DWYER, a 21 year old Labourer from Bundarra via Tingha, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3490 Private David Henry EDDY, a 39 year old Labourer from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 April 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 12 October 1918.

3491 Private Leslie Wilfred EDWARDS, a 19 year old Dental mechanic from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3489 Private William Alfred EVANS, an 18 year old Loco Cleaner from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3495 Private Arthur Henry GARDNER, an 18 year old Clerk from North Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3494 Private Allan GRAY, a 21 year old Deckhand from Manly, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3497 Private Ernest Alfred HARPER, an 18 year old Storeman from Waverley, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

3496 Private George HARRIMAN, a 21 year old Labourer from Parkes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 1 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3498 Private Keith JAY, an 18 year old Carrier from Camperdown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.

3551 Private Thomas Harry JONES, a 24 year old Shearer from Taree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 April 1918.

3561 Private John Walter KEEGAN, a 24 year old Horse driver from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3560 Private Leslie Joseph KENNEDY, a 27 year old Grocer from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3501 Private Robert Joseph LEDWIGDE, a 31 year old Painter from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 July 1918.

3504 Private John Heber MASTERS, a 22 year old Storeman from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3505 Private Henry Newman McGRATH, a 33 year old Farmer from Cambewarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3502 Private Edwin Jnr MITTENDORF, a 19 year old Water baler from Lake Macquarie via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3503 Private David MUIR, a 24 year old Mercer from Glen Innes, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 June 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 March 1918.

1713 Private Thomas MURRAY, a 39 year old Engine driver from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3542 Acting Sergeant Sanford Leroy NELSON, a 36 year old Traveller from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

3549 Private William Aloysius O'ROURKE, a 19 year old Clerk from Ashfield, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

3509 Private Donald PATIENCE, a 22 year old Labourer from Leichhardt, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3554 Private Frank PETHER, a 38 year old Grazier from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3510 Private Percy Bernard PIKE, a 30 year old Butcher from Canterbury, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

3511 Private John William PINCHAM, an 18 year old Labourer from East Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3512 Private Robert Alexander REID, a 19 year old Driver from Camperdown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3515 Private Owen Norman RICHARDSON, a 30 year old Labourer from Kelvin via Gunnedah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

3513 Private Thomas RINE, a 21 year old Labourer from Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 September 1919.

3516 Private Peter Aloysius RYAN, a 35 year old Dentist from Holbrook, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 July 1918.

3558 Private Claude Frederick SAUNDERS, a 36 year old Farmer from Binya, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 January 1919.

3519 Acting Corporal George Alfred Offley SMART, a 23 year old Teacher from Upper Burragorang via Picton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

3525 Private Herbert Henry SMART, an 18 year old Station hand from Hornsby, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3548 Private Frederick Walter SMITH, a 29 year old Clerk from Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

3520 Private Thomas Leonard SMITH, a 21 year old Grocer from Bankstown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3521 Private William SMITH, a 42 year old Labourer from Richmond, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

3517 Private William Pestell SOPER, a 24 year old Farmer from Cambewarra, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 December 1919.

3524 Private Christopher George STARKEY, a 25 year old Hairdresser from Menangle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 17 August 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

3518 Private Roberts STEVENS, a 36 year old Accountant from Tempe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

3527 Private Alexander Stewart THOMAS, an 18 year old Student from Roseville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3528 Private Claude THOMPSON, a 24 year old Labourer from Balmain, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3544 Private Frederick Thomas VIDLER, a 25 year old Hairdresser from Bexhill, Richmond River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3553 Private William Peter Roy WALKER, a 19 year old Labourer from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

3536 Private Leo Ernest WALTER, an 18 year old Teacher from Grafton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

3532 Private Arthur WARD, a 43 year old Cellarman from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

3546 Private Whyllie WATSON, a 22 year old Baker from Newton, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 November 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 March 1919.

3534 Private Patrick Vincent WHEELER, a 23 year old Farmer from Baan Ban, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 August 1918.

3535 Private Percy Innes WHEELER, a 22 year old Farmer from Baan Ban, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 June 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1918.

3529 Private Lawrence Adrian WHITE, an 18 year old Grocer from Wagga, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3533 Private Richard Harold Laurie WHITEHOUSE, a 24 year old Farmer from Tamworth, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3530 Private James Thomas Ernest WHITTON, an 18 year old Labourer from Barraba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

3531 Private George WRAY, a 29 year old Labourer from Toowong, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3545 Private Roy YORKE, a 23 year old Station hand from Lorn via West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 15 May 1917; but disembarked at Fremantle and subsequently was Discharged in Australia, 22 December 1917.

The HMAT A55 Kyarra weighed 6,953 tons with an average cruise speed of 14 knots or 25.92 kmph. It was owned by the AUSN Co Ltd, London, and manned by Australia officers and crew. The Kyarra was leased by the Commonwealth until 4 January 1918. The Kyarra was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the English Channel, 26 May 1918.

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

4158 Private Thomas Ellis ADAM, an 18 year old Farrier from Geraldton, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 May 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

4159 Private Sydney BAIN, a 19 year old Grocer’s mate from East Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 30 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

4172 Private Ivan Lance BEASLEY, a 21 year old Dairyman from West Northam, Western Australia. He enlisted on 17 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

3650 Private Percy Laurel BELLET, a 20 year old Packer from Coogee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 February 1919.

4156 Acting Sergeant Henry George BENNETT, a 26 year old Blacksmith from Claremont, Western Australia. He enlisted on 6 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

3654 Private Francis Patrick BROWN, a 21 year old Labourer from Inverell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 20 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

4181 Private Arthur Thomas CAMERON, a 27 year old Hardware man from Leederville, Western Australia. He enlisted on 9 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

4162 Private Nathaniel Morton CRAIG, an 18 year old Farmhand from Kojonup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 12 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

4161 Private Samuel CRESSWELL, a 37 year old Contractor from West Guildford, Western Australia. He enlisted on 22 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

14542 Driver Herbert Madison CURNOW, a 21 year old Printer from Enmore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 February 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.

4163 Private Richard Clarence GREEN, a 20 year old Cook from Albany, Western Australia. He enlisted on 25 July 1917; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 October 1918.

4182 Private William Herbert HARRIS, a 21 year old Farmer from Waterloo near Bunbury, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

4180 Private Ross Leonard Hood HOPE, a 19 year old Farmhand from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 1 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

4164 Private James Elworthy JONES, a 29 year old Farmer from Kojonup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 24 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

4165 Private Murray Bowden KELLY, an 18 year old Farmer from Bunbury, Western Australia. He enlisted on 26 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

4168 Private Matthew McDONALD, a 37 year old Shop worker from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

4166 Private Samuel Fellows MEHARRY, a 33 year old Farmer from Woodanilling, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

4169 Private Henry MITCHELL, a 21 year old Cook from Victoria Park, Western Australia. He enlisted on 25 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

4167 Private Edwin John MOREY, an 18 year old Porter from Osborne Park, Western Australia. He enlisted on 4 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

4170 Private John Edward NOONAN, a 21 year old Farmer from Woodanilling, Western Australia. He enlisted on 19 April 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

4171 Private Harry George Harding PERMAIN, a 23 year old Clerk from Pingelly, Western Australia. He enlisted on 10 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

4173 Private William Thomas SMITH, a 35 year old Labourer from Guildford, Western Australia. He enlisted on 21 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

4157 Acting Corporal David Hall STEWART, a 41 year old Contractor from Beverley, Western Australia. He enlisted on 26 January 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

4174 Private Sydney Roy TREASURE, an 18 year old Farmer from Kojonup, Western Australia. He enlisted on 26 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

4177 Private Thomas Brown WILDING, a 23 year old Farmer from Mokine, Western Australia. He enlisted on 2 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

4175 Private George Edmund WILKINSON, a 36 year old Clerk from Victoria Park, Western Australia. He enlisted on 7 May 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

4178 Acting Lance Corporal Reuben Amos WORLAND, a 43 year old Contractor from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 13 February 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

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